World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th

World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th

About World Suicide Prevention Day

ONE Day in Support of Everyday.

Each year on September 10th, people from over 50 countries will connect, communicate and care by recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day. Since 2003, WSPD has publicly brought the need for suicide awareness and a greater commitment to suicide prevention to the world stage.

According to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, it is estimated that each day in Canada, 11 people will end their life and 210 will attempt to. Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social and ethnic boundaries. The pain that leads individuals to take their lives is unimaginable. Their deaths leave family and friends bereft and their communities impacted.

On September 10th, the Council invites you to BE ONE within your community and BE ONE with the world.

How to Take Part in World Suicide Prevention Day

BE ONE who lights a candle. By lighting a candle and placing it by a window at 8:00pm, on September 10th the candle will be a beacon of caring and compassion which illuminates the need for suicide awareness and prevention.

BE ONE who wears a ribbon. BE ONE of 100,00 Canadians who will wear the international suicide awareness ribbon. The beautiful orange and yellow ribbon gives voice to promoting informed communities that create dialogue around supporting those at risk, and promoting mental wellness and resiliency.

BE ONE who speaks up. Visit the Council's Facebook page and join the council on Twitter for ways that you can spread the message about World Suicide Prevention Day through social media.

SUICIDE AWARENESS COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON-DUFFERIN

Since 1998, the Suicide Awareness Council Wellington Dufferin has provided leadership, education and advocacy within our communities. The Council's belief is that together we can make a difference in the reduction of suicidal behaviours and that we are all empowered to participate in building suicide safer communities.

The Council is preparing for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th! Once again, we will be distributing 6,000 tulip bulbs across Wellington and Dufferin Counties. Take a minute ... plant a bulb of HOPE! ... See MoreSee Less

DISCLAIMER

The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin (SACWD) does not provide crisis intervention or counseling. Help is available. If you are feeling suicidal or are in crisis, or know someone who is, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.